Finding the Third Proportional to 134,979 and 209,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,979 and 209,544 is: 325,300.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,979 : 209,544 = 209,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,979/209,544 = 209,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,979x = 209,544 × 209,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,979x = 43,908,687,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,908,687,936/134,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,300.14
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